Bay FC dropped its fifth straight game in a 1-0 loss to the Orlando Pride on Saturday night, the first shutout loss in team history.
The match’s only goal was a 32nd-minute penalty kick from Pride forward Adriana, who deposited the ball in the left corner behind Bay keeper Katelyn Rowland.
Bay FC registered just two shots on net, compared to 10 for the Pride. Rowland made a career-high nine saves in defeat.
Barbra Banda drew the penalty by cutting into the box from the left side midway through the first half. Deyna Castellanos attempted a slide tackle and fouled Banda.
Despite another loss, Bay FC coach Alberto Montoya was positive about his team’s response after halftime.
“In the first half, we were not at our best, but we could have gone the other way and instead we created problems for them in the second half and we had some half chances here and there,” he said after the loss. “The mentality and the attitude and how much more aggressive we were, a lot of credit to the team.”
Bay FC dropped to 2-7-0 on the season and sits in 12th place in the 14-team league with six points. Orlando remains undefeated (6-0-3) and is atop the NWSL table with 21 points.
The next chance for Bay FC to end its losing streak is at 7:30 p.m. Friday at home against San Diego Wave FC.
